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Powdered sugar : 1 cup (or as needed)
Granulated sugar : ½ cup mixed with 1 teaspoon cinnamon (optional)
Chocolate Frosting : Optional (½ cup melted chocolate + 1 tbsp butter)
Optional ingredients
Lemon or orange zest : 1 teaspoon (for a citrus note in the custard)
Cinnamon or nutmeg : ¼ teaspoon (to warm the dough)
Chopped nuts : sprinkle on glazed donuts
Sprinkles : For decoration if using chocolate frosting
Jam or Nutella : alternative fillings for variety
Instructions
For the donut batter
Activate the yeast : In a small bowl, combine the warm milk (not too hot or it will kill the yeast), 1 tablespoon of sugar, and the active dry yeast. Let sit for 5 to 10 minutes until the mixture is foamy and bubbly.
Mix dry ingredients : In a large bowl, whisk together flour, remaining sugar and salt.
Mix the dough : Add the yeast mixture, melted butter, eggs and vanilla extract to the dry ingredients. Mix until the dough is soft and sticky.
Knead the dough : Transfer the dough to a lightly floured surface and knead for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the dough is smooth, elastic, and slightly sticky to the touch.
First Rise : Place the dough in a lightly greased bowl, cover with a clean tea towel and let rise in a warm place for 1 to 2 hours or until doubled in size.
